Senior Regulatory Counsel

Breezeline; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Regulatory Counsel to navigate the complex landscape of telecommunications law. This pivotal role involves drafting policy submissions, advising on regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple states. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background with a passion for advocacy and the ability to balance business needs with regulatory requirements. Join a vibrant workplace that values diversity, innovation, and personal growth while making a significant impact in the telecommunications sector.

Benefits

Discounted services

Flexible work hours

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Cutting-edge technology access

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal experience with a focus on regulatory matters.
• Strong skills in written and oral advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for regulatory issues at Breezeline.
• Draft submissions for public proceedings before the FCC.
• Advise management on new legislation and compliance.

Skills

Regulatory Advocacy

Legal Writing

Oral Communication

Legal Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type

Regular

Job Description

About Our Company

Breezeline is a dynamic, innovative company providing the very best Internet, TV, and Voice service to the US markets we serve. We are ‘Above And Beyonders’, who consistently strive to surprise and delight our customers by doing the unexpected. We continually look for new and better ways to enrich our customers’ lives through connected and memorable experiences.

As the eighth-largest cable operator in the United States, Breezeline reaches more than 1.7 million homes and businesses in 13 states with Internet, TV, Voice and fiber services. Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Breezeline is a subsidiary of Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX:CCA).

Why Work At Breezeline?

As one of the country’s fast-growing Internet service providers, Breezeline offers our colleagues a vibrant workplace culture and excellent career opportunities. As a proudly diverse and inclusive organization, we believe that every person’s unique individuality should be welcomed and celebrated, and their abilities and potential should be honored and recognized. It is a key part of our culture to actively promote opportunities internally to ensure that you are never static in your career with us.

Internal Values – How we act

We’re proud that Breezeline is unlike any other employer in the industry. We work hard, but we never lose sight of the big picture. We understand that our colleagues are looking for more than just a great job – they want an extraordinary life – and at Breezeline, we want to make that a reality.

And Here Is How We Do It

• Fun: We laugh a lot. It makes every day brighter, and if you don’t love what you do, you’re not doing it right.
• Job flexibility: We think everything you do matters – at work and home.
• Discounted services: We offer our customers some fantastic services, and we think you deserve to enjoy them in your home, too.
• Total Rewards: Let’s be honest, everyone wants to make a good salary. We offer attractive total rewards and a great culture to go along with it. We’ve got you and your family covered with one of the best packages in the business.
• Career evolution: At Breezeline, you get more than just a job. You get all the tools you need to learn, grow, and achieve your career goals!
• Cutting-edge technology: Do you have a passion for technology? Great, we do, too. At Breezeline, you will get the opportunity to manage, influence, play, create, fix, and re-shape the industry.

Position Profile

Reporting to the Vice President, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, you will be responsible for drafting policy submissions on telecommunications and broadcasting matters before the FCC and other public bodies. You will also be called upon to provide advice to our business, and will collaborate with team members across the 13 U.S. states in which we operate to advance our interests. This is a position of considerable strategic importance, since effective regulatory advocacy and compliance with our legal and regulatory obligations is essential to the successful pursuit of our business objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Acting as primary point of contact on regulatory matters at Breezeline, including on issues relating to the provision of broadband, wireline and wireless telephony, and video services.
• Drafting Breezeline’s submissions for public proceedings conducted before administrative and government bodies, including the FCC.
• Delivering timely analysis of regulatory rules and decisions and assessing proposed regulatory strategies.
• Advising senior management and their business units on new legislation at the federal and state levels, regulations and supporting compliance activities.
• Supporting public affairs and government relations activities by providing strategic input and subject matter expertise.
• Ensuring regulatory filing compliance.
• Serving as Breezeline representative to external groups and trade associations, as required.
• Liaising with external counsel as needed to address complex legal and regulatory issues and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Possess 4+ years experience practicing law.
• Demonstrated excellence in both written advocacy and oral communication.
• Proven ability to effectively manage complex legal matters involving cross-functional stakeholders, prioritize concurrent assignments, and exercise sound judgment under significant time constraints.
• Adept at evaluating and balancing business imperatives against regulatory considerations, and formulating legally sound solutions that advance organizational objectives.